She started back in the days of silent film and worked her way forward in time to the 90s. Bob hope tries to capture the comic magic of his 1946 costume farce monsieur beaucaire with the splashy technicolor romp casanovas big night filmed in 1952, released in 1954. Vincent price complete filmography list challenges. Other articles where casanovas big night is discussed. The fictional character of francesca bruni is, oddly enough, not making her first appearance in a film about casanova. Casanovas big night is a 1954 american comedy film starring bob hope and joan fontaine, which is a spoof of swashbuckling historical adventure films. Set in 18th century italy, casanova s big night tells the story of a tailor, played by bob hope, who impersonates the swashbuckling lover casanova in order to win the affection of an attractive widow. Casanovas big night 1954 a valet basil rathbone and a widow joan fontaine help a tailors apprentice bob hope pose as casanova in 1700s italy.
He trained jean peters in the film anne of the indies 1951 and guy williams in the television role of zorro. Hope plays pippo popolino, a lowly tailor who is suddenly drafted to temporarily impersonate the great and passionate lover, casanova an unbilled vincent price. Unfortunately, both films are marred by stupid in joke endings, but forget about that. Years ago on tgforum laurie sheril did a series of articles on drag in the cinema. When casanova skips town without paying his debts, the local tradesmans guild. One of my favorite actors, he starred in some incredible films. Masterchef 9 popcorn stream streaming itaaltadefinizione. Bob lays his life, and jokes on the line, all in the name of love, in a beautifully staged venice, hollywood style. Restored, remastered john wayne, maureen ohara, victor mclaglen. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent casanovas big night online on moviefone. My favourite was vincent price, who has a great part in the beginning of the movie. Casanovas big night 1954 stream and watch online moviefone.
Gary westfahls bioencyclopedia of science fiction film is a continuing project to provide details on the people who work in science fiction film. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. Find similar and related movies for casanovas big night 1954 norman z. A mid18th century style mens coat and waistcoat worn by joan fontaine as francesca bruni in disguise in casanovas big night paramount, 1954. There are even a couples of scenes where pippo as casanova is treated like a 1950s rock star, complete. Casanovas big night movie trailer and videos tv guide. In the 1954 film casanovas big night, bob hope masquerades as casanova pursuing the. Kaufen sie casanovas big night bob hope, joan fontaine alle region gunstig ein. First she talks about the angora sweater loving fetishist ed wood then goes on to write about bob hope. Telecharger casanovas big night film complet en francais. Pippo thinks he has the masquerade all sewn up totally unaware that, due to the real casanovas shaky financial situation.
The other was the princess and the pirate with virginia mayo. Perhaps its bob hopes awkward brand of humor that doesnt quite suit the material, or the embarrassment of seeing heavyweight character players like basil rathbone, joan fontaine, john carradine, lon chaney, jr. Whether the tailor succeeds is completely immaterial. Casanovas big night 1954 full movie download full hd. Pippo thinks he has the masquerade all sewn up totally unaware that, due to the real casanovas shaky financial situation, he is now locked into the role by the romancer.
Casanovas big night 1954 bob hope and basil rathbone in casanovas big night. A stalwart opponent of censorship, he helped to publish a limited edition, twelvevolume set arthur machens barred translation of casanovas memoirs, financing the printing in mexico and the start of. Streaming di film e serie complete con sottotitoli in italiano. Set in 18th century italy, casanova s bi g night tells the story of a tailor, played by bob hope, who impersonates the swashbuckling lover casanova in order to win the affection of an attractive widow. Today we dip into the tgforum archives and pull out her article on characters dressing in drag in the post war ear. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. Casanovas bi g night 1954 a valet basil rathbone and a widow joan fontaine help a tailors apprentice bob hope pose as casanova in 1700s italy. The big chill 1983 the big clock 1948 big daddy 1999 big deal on madonna street 1958 big duel in the north sea 1966 aka. Bob orson welles hope is at the top of his game in this 1954 technicolor. Este cel mai cunoscut pentru rolurile din serialele tv perry mason.
Here comes the girls 1953 offlimits 1953 son of paleface 1952 the lemondrop kid 1951. Hope plays a tailor who impersonates giacomo casanova, the great lover. Raymond burr full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Casanovas big night 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Set in 18th century venice, the film casts hope as pippo, the humble tailor of notorious ladies man casanova an unbilled vincent price. What a carry on the big lebowski 1998 big night 1996 the. Like many other actors, he started his career on stage performing in chicago 1935. Casanovas bi g night 1954 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. But casanova has fled the coop as debtors hover and those debtors want their money. With bob hope, joan fontaine, audrey dalton, basil rathbone.
Gary westfahls bioencyclopedia of science fiction film. In a radical change of pace, kanter paired up with tennessee williams for the highly dramatic the rose tattoo 1955, which earned anna magnani a best actress academy award. Ed wood and more 50s drag in cinema transgender forum. Every film that the amazing vincent price was ever in. Casanovas bi g night is a 1954 american comedy film starring bob hope and joan fontaine, which is a spoof of swashbuckling historical adventure films. Watch casanova s big night full movie in hd visit movie 57849 italy 1757, pippo popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as.
A meek tailor thinks his wooing will be helped if he assumes the identity of the famous casanova. Casanovas big night film casanovas big night 07 april 1954. Next was casanovas big night 1954, which starred hope as an 18thcentury venetian tailor who pretends to be casanova. The royal blue coat has an ivory satin collar, lapels, and cuffs and is embellished with gold bullion and embossed brass tone buttons. Lambasted by critics, casanovas big night 1954 may well be the only bob hope movie ive actually enjoyed, in no small measure due to the presence of joan fontaine. Youd think a starstudded costume comedy like casanovas big night 1954 would have everything it needed to be a huge success, but it never quite comes together. A stalwart opponent of censorship, he helped to publish a. Here, bob plays pippo popolino, a tailors apprentice in love with the widow francesca bruni joan fontaine. The film also stars audrey dalton, basil rathbone, hugh marlowe, john carradine, hope emerson, lon chaney, jr. Watch casanovas big night movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Italy 1757, pippo popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as the great casanova in order to romance the attractive widow francesca. Anyway, casanovas big night is one of two bob hope technicolor costume movies that are a great deal of fun. Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real casanovas creditors.
Watch casanovas big night full movie in hd visit italy 1757, pippo popolino, a lowly tailor, disguises himself as. Casanovas big night bob hope, joan fontaine alle region. Locked into the incongruous role by the desperation of the real casanovas creditors, pippo must journey to venice on a delicate mission far beyond his capabilities. Casanovas big night dvd, 2005 for sale online ebay. In the 1954 comedy casanovas big night, she is courted by pippi poplino, a casanova impersonator who puts on a mask and tries to seduce her. Sardonicus and the monster that challenged the world. Unfollow big night dvd to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It had many titles during its international release. If you wish to receive instock items prior to preordered items, you must place. Bob orson welles hope is at the top of his game in this 1954 technicolor laughfest costarring joan fontaine and basil rathbone. Casanovas big night film by mcleod 1954 britannica. Vincent price was an american actor who gained fame for his distinctive performances in horror movies. Audrey dalton born 21 january 1934 is an irish television and film actress.
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